Two days later, there were crowds of people in the HK racecourse.
The reason why HK Racecourse has become the first choice for many wealthy people to discuss business is by no means accidental.
This is not only one of the most prestigious racecourses in Asia and even the world, but also a comprehensive place integrating sports, entertainment and leisure, and high-end social interaction.
Every event attracts the world's top horses and riders, with both professionalism and ornamentality, bringing an unparalleled visual feast to the audience. For the rich, horse racing is not only an elegant entertainment activity, but also a symbol of identity. Being able to show off your skills or witness brilliant moments is undoubtedly a recognition of your personal taste and social status.
More importantly, the HK Racecourse has a deep background. It is not only a core component of the HK Jockey Club, but also closely linked to HK's economy, culture and even politics. As one of the most successful horse racing institutions in the world, it not only has a long history and a complete event system, but also involves many fields such as charity, education, and sports, making great contributions to HK's social development.
The Jockey Club's annual charity event attracted a large number of wealthy people to participate and support. At the same time, through its strong influence and resource network, it provides the rich with an efficient, private and opportunity-filled business exchange platform, which makes the racecourse naturally a popular place for business negotiations.
The purpose of Chen Xilai this time is naturally to make money, that is, to draw funds from these rich people. Decades ago, HK's local wealthy people were full of disdain when talking about mainlanders. But since the return, these people have changed their minds.
The mainland is a huge market. In recent years, investment promotion has been very successful in various places, and many preferential policies have been opened to merchants in HK and Macao.
As for businessmen, most of them are profit-oriented. They will support whoever can bring them benefits. In fact, most of HK's wealthy people have been from Guangdong Province and other places. These people have invested in the past under the banner of developing their hometowns and have made a lot of money back in recent years.
They were not surprised by Chen Xi's arrival, because HK is coming and going every day, and many mainlanders come here to attract investment. The Xu family is a good example.
Hengxiao Group almost went bankrupt a few years ago. If it weren't for the trip to HK, Boss Xu would probably have been in trouble a few years ago.
VIP Room. "I'm optimistic about No. 8, I'll definitely send it this year!" A fat man held a cigar in his mouth and raised his hands to shoot a gun, which was a little out of place with the others around him.
A middle-aged man with a big back on his back next to him pointed to the racecourse in the distance: "Ha, I think it was No. 3 who won the championship."
"No. 8 and No. 3 I don't think it's OK. I bought a number two!" A big bald head in his thirties touched the top of his head with his palms full of exaggerated rings.
Looking at this guy who was a little nouveau riche and rude, the two people who spoke before were full of displeasure.
But the two of them didn't say much, because the bald man in front of them was obviously not the same as them.
"Mr. Chen, what number do you think you will win today?" At this time, Chen Xi stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with a glass of wine in his hand, and several middle-aged men and women beside him were looking at him with smiles on their faces. .
"No. 7!" Chen Xi answered lightly.
"No. 7? This No. 7 horse?" A thin man with sharp eyes frowned slightly, and first raised a question: "I think the physical fitness of the No. 7 horse may not be able to last. This No. 7 horse is not allowed to last. Although the muscle structure of the No. 1 horse has smooth lines, its endurance performance has always been poor, especially the explosive power in the second half. Such a physique is easy to be outsold and surpassed by other horses."
Immediately afterwards, another woman who was dressed in a fashionable manner and was very knowledgeable about horse racing also shook her head: "The jockey of No. 7 is not experienced enough. He relies too much on the horse's own speed and lacks the ability to adjust strategies flexibly. Especially The technology in curve handling is particularly unfamiliar and cannot effectively use the horse's power to accelerate or maintain speed. In competitive thomas, such jockeys often become a key factor restricting horse performance…” After the professional analysis of the two, the people around who had hope for the No. 7 horse began to waver and all looked at them. After hearing this, Chen Xi just smiled slightly and did not refute immediately, as if he was confident. "I think Mr. Chen seems to be very confident in the number he chose. I wonder how much he bet on it?" asked the thin man with a smile.
"Not much, it's only one thousand dollars!"
"Ha? One thousand dollars? I'm afraid I didn't hear it wrong. It seems that everyone present should bet at the lowest price. There are hundreds of thousands."
"It's just entertainment, I already know the result anyway."
"Hmm? Mr. Chen's words are a bit arrogant. What does it mean to know the result? Could you still predict the future? I think you should be I guess it's a random guess, otherwise I wouldn't bet only 1,000 yuan. This is a VIP room, so betting with this amount may lose its identity..." The thin man sneered at Chen Xi's words, and he felt that the young man in front of him was Just bragging.
If a normal person really knows the result, he will definitely make a big bet.
What the hell is a thousand dollars?
In a place like HK, I guess I can't even stay in a decent hotel.
Chen Xi didn't bother with him, but just looked at the racecourse with a smile. "I think Mr. Chen is so majestic that he doesn't look like an ordinary person no matter how he looks. I'll bet on No. 7 for one million!" At this time, an uncle wearing glasses stretched out a finger. "Old Deng, you're afraid you're not crazy. He said that if you can win the number seven, you can win?" The thin man curled his lips. "It's fun, it's only one million anyway. What if I win?" The man in glasses shrugged indifferently.
The discussion on Chen Xi quickly attracted the attention of others. The fat man who had bet No. 8 before, as well as the big-backed and bald man, also came over.
"No. 7? What's that thing about No. 7? That short mule still wants to win the game? I think it's hard to walk." The big bald man touched his head again. "I don't think it's reliable, it's better for my number eight. Although the number seven is also auspicious, eight is more auspicious." The fat man shook his head.
Everyone was speechless after hearing this. You didn't look at the numbers at all, you just wanted to bet on horses based on numbers.
The big back head next to him also said, "The No. 7 horse is not good. Look at me, my No. 3 horse, it is a leader who has been carefully cultivated and has excellent endurance and explosive power. The No. 3 horse's number is from this No. 3 horse The muscle structure is tight and elastic, and the cardiopulmonary function is outstanding. It can maintain a stable breathing and heart rate during long-term high-speed running, which is difficult for other horses to reach. Let’s talk about the number three jockey, who is an international competition The top expert on the field. Not only is he superb, but his understanding of horse racing is deep and profound. "Hahaha, are you a foodie? He is still tight and elastic, and I am so laughing to death." After hearing this, my mouth was about to crack and my whole body kept swaying there.
Seeing this, everyone only had two words in their hearts - vulgarity! Most of the people here are celebrities and rich people, and the bald man in front of him looks like a socially ill person. "What's funny about it? What's the layman knows? Then tell me, what are the advantages of the number two you chose?" said the ridiculed big head sarcastically. "Advantage? He must win if he collects my money!" said the big bald man pointed out the window. "Hehe, it's so funny. Even if No. 2 collects your money, so what if the others have confiscated the money. Can you still let all the contestants give in to him?" Big back laughed after listening to it. .
"I've already spoken out. If anyone dares to win No. 2, you will be responsible for the consequences."
"Who do you think you are? I have never seen you in HK." Big back looked at the other party for a while. , I really can't remember that HK has such a person. "Or why don't we make a bet, and each person takes out 500,000 to see who chooses the number and will win. The winner can take all the money." The bald man snapped his fingers, and the next to him A woman handed over a suitcase, stuffed with Hong Kong paper. "You have watched too many movies. Now it's 2012. Who can bring so much cash when going out? I'm afraid it's because you don't have money in your bank card, but you still have to pretend to be rich here?" He smiled and pointed at the head of his head. Touching the box in front of you. "I'll ask you if you dare to bet, the one who chooses No. 8, No. 3, and you... No. 7!"
"Come on."
"Okay, it's only 500,000 anyway."
No mistakes, one song, one content, one in one 6, one 9, one book, one Let’s take a look! "I won't come, I'm not interested."
The bald man shouted to several people, but when asked about Chen Xi, he got a negative answer. Just when he was about to mock the other party for being timid, the glasses uncle who had previously bet on No. 7 and one million, suddenly interrupted, "I bought No. 7, I'm counting one."
"Then you should do it for him, you are so brave..." The bald man glanced at Chen Xi and muttered.
The horse racing started soon.
The bald man rubbed his hands excitedly, while the big back head and others were full of confidence, as if they felt that their judgment was correct.
As the starting gun sounded, the horses galloped on the field, and thunderous cheers burst out from the audience. Horse No. 3 took the lead, showing amazing explosive power and rushed to the front like an arrow from the string. His big back was full of pride and shouted loudly: "No. 3, rush! Let them see your strength!"
< br>The No. 8 horse is not willing to be outdone. With the clever control of the jockey, it accelerates flexibly at the curve and quickly approaches No. 3. The fat man holds a cigar in his mouth, narrows his eyes into a slit, and shouts: "No. 8, Fat , surpass it! ”
The second horse, in the seemingly ordinary running, actually had a secret hidden secret. The big bald man looked confident, with a smug smile on his lips, and whispered to himself: "If I take my money, I must win, wait." Look."
In contrast, the No. 7 horse did fall behind at first. Chen Xi stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, smiling, and there was no nervous look on his face. The uncle with glasses stood beside him, and his expression was as normal.
Soon, the game entered the middle. The competition between No. 3 and No. 8 horses became increasingly fierce. The two sometimes went hand in hand and sometimes took the lead alternately. The audience on the sidelines also boiled, and cheers came one after another. The verbal confrontation between Big Back Head and Fatty was also sharper, and they satirized each other's eyes and strategies, and the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.
At this moment, an unexpected turn happened. The No.7 horse suddenly began to gradually accelerate. When the game entered the final sprint stage, the No.3, No.8 and No.2 horses seemed exhausted and their speed slowed down significantly. However, the No. 7 horse burst out with amazing power, and suddenly accelerated from the outside, leading to the finish line.
In the VIP room, the atmosphere instantly solidified. The big bald man looked stunned and then turned angry, unable to believe everything in front of him. Big back head was stunned, and the smile on the corner of his mouth froze. The cigar in the fat man's hand fell, looking disbelief. Only Chen Xi and Lao Deng looked at each other and smiled, everything was silent.
"Impossible! Impossible!" The bald man roared. He could not accept that the No. 2 horse he bought had lost to the seemingly impossible No. 7. "It seems that some people really don't understand horse racing." Big back sneered at the bald head.
Although he lost too, the bald man lost the game made him extremely happy. "Hmph, don't be too proud too early. Today is just a lucky one." The bald man was not willing to be outdone and attacked back.
At this time, Chen Xi just raised his glass and greeted everyone.
"Mr. Chen turns out to be a horse racing master, I really didn't expect it." The woman who had thought that No. 7 horse was not good before changed her attitude at this time.
"Oh, you really should not behave like a person, and the sea water should not be measured. We had taken a look away before. Oh, we took a look away before. I looked at it carefully again and this number seven seemed to be in shape. The muscle lines are smooth without losing their sense of strength. The pace is steady and the energy is ready to go. It is simply a dark horse with hidden strength! "The man who told Lao Deng not to bet easily before, his attitude It also made a 180-degree turn, which is comparable to an actor.
The other person next to him also echoed: "Yes, yes, yes, I think back now that the No. 7 Horse controls the rhythm in the game very well, just like an experienced veteran, don't worry, Not impatient, he showed his sharpness at critical moments. It seems that we so-called experts also have times when we lose our way! "
Chen Xi listened to their conversation, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he spoke slowly : "Everyone, the way of horse racing is like life, not a temporary gain or loss, but a Continuous growth. Looking back, whether it was the global financial crisis a few years ago or the European debt crisis that followed, it was like many obstacles on the field, causing countless once glorious people to fall from the clouds..."
Just when Chen Xi started talking for the purpose of this trip, a man's voice interrupted him: "Wait, I think this No. 7 wins too strange. Can you explain it to us? , Why are you so sure that No. 7 can win before? ”
The big bald man spoke. He seemed to have called his subordinates to ask about the situation, but he did not get any useful information. "What, you can't afford to lose? You want to bet on yourself." Dabing took the opportunity to mock him.
After all, this big bald man just wanted to make an external bet, otherwise he wouldn't have lost money and made it so embarrassing.
"I can't afford to lose? I don't care about just 500,000, I just want to know how I lost. Since I can bribe the horse master, others can bribe the horse master. But I thought about it for a long time. , No one dared not give me face. I think he was not as simple as bribing Master Ma! "The bald man kept touching his head, obviously a little anxious.
Hearing him say this, everyone also looked at Chen Xi again.
After all, they also want to know the reason. (This chapter ends)